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Old Jul 25, 2008 | 12:59 PM
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going to try and do my own tire changes. the service manual says to raise the rear wheel high enough to remove the axle. how much higher can i expect to lift it to remove the wheel and tire?
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bob
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edit: do you guys remove the brake disc as well or can this all be done with that intact?
 
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Old Jul 25, 2008 | 01:02 PM
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you have to lift it off the ground do you have a bead breaker and balancer ??

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Old Jul 25, 2008 | 01:04 PM
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Really ought to have a bike jack or center stand to do this.&nbsp\\; Sears has a fair jack for bikes at less tha $100.
 
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Old Jul 25, 2008 | 01:11 PM
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needs to be approx 3 ft off the ground. high enough to clear fender. then lay on ground with 2x4 uner rim 2x4 on top of rim by bead. drive car on board till bead breaks. then use spoons to remove. lots of lube!
 
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Old Jul 25, 2008 | 01:19 PM
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If this is your first time be carefull when you remove the weight from the rear wheel. Balance accordingly.
 
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Old Jul 25, 2008 | 01:29 PM
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The reason I say that is after I removed my rear tire I went to the front. The sissor jack is powdercoated and so is the frame. No rubber. Left off the weight of the front tire and the bike started sliding rearward away from me. Talk about tightening&nbsp\\; up your grommet
 
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Old Jul 25, 2008 | 06:07 PM
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argh
it wont let me reply
i have tried about ten times to reply..thank you all
i don't get it
i am planning on getting the h.f. set up along with the mojo lever.
i have a center stand and a lift
thank you master chief for your service and words of wisdom
 
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